Paka

Paka
Paka Location in Kenya
Elevation	1,697 m (5,568 ft)
Location
Location	Kenya
Coordinates	0°55′10″N 36°11′29″E / 0.919465°N 36.191454°E / 0.919465; 36.191454Coordinates: 0°55′10″N 36°11′29″E / 0.919465°N 36.191454°E / 0.919465; 36.191454
Geology
Type	Shield volcano
Last eruption	7550 BC ± 1000 years

Paka is a shield volcano located in the Great Rift Valley, Kenya. Geothermal activity is widespread at Paka. Paka means "cat"in Swahilli.

See also

• List of volcanoes in Kenya

References

• Global Volcanism Program

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